Strike Missile Likely PrSM, Not Iranian Cruise Missile
I told @trbtc & @johnismay (@nytimes) the missile involved in the strike that killed 21 civilians, including at least 5 children, appears to be ~15 feet long--closer to a PrSM than an Iranian cruise missile. This is how I made that estimate. https://t.co/Po5VH7SeP8
Damaged KC-135 Arrives at RAF Mildenhall for Repairs
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker just rolled into RAF Mildenhall looking like it went through a war zone… because it kinda did. This is one of the five KC-135s that got hit by shrapnel during the Iranian missile strike...
Exhausted Yet Relieved, Fans Crave Faster Moon Missions
Anyone else feeling the duality of absolute exhaustion and relief that Artemis 2 is over, and also a sadness in the absence of such an incredible mission to continue captivating the world? I hope @rookisaacman’s plan to launch SLS every...
United 777 Skims Newark Highway in Stunning Low Approach
United 777 Makes A Jaw-Dropping Low Approach Over A Newark Highway - View from the Wing https://t.co/A1EKlHqY2s
Dream Realized: Artemis 2 Astronauts Celebrate Moon Mission
Getting to cover This mission has been a dream. Thanks most to this crew. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/the-most-special-thing-that-will-ever-happen-in-my-life-artemis-2-astronauts-describe-their-epic-moon-mission
South Africa’s Viable Alternatives Ease Starlink Licensing Pressure
Emotions are boiling… The issue of @Starlink in South Africa has been a thorn in the flesh for @elonmusk … South Africa has the potential to be one of the biggest markets for Starlink in Africa… South Africa has reliable &...
Fast In‑flight Wi‑Fi Sparks BYOL Entertainment Model
Do fast inflight Wi-Fi and the shift in media consumption portend a Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model for inflight entertainment? We talk to Panasonic Avionics, Thales, Viasat and more. https://t.co/kv3wLYsMcW
Taiwan Converts All Four Dreamlifters at Taoyuan Airport
Did you know? all four Dreamlifters owe their existence to Taiwan. Every single one of Boeing’s 747-400 Large Cargo Freighters was converted by EGAT (Evergreen Aviation Technologies, linked to EVA Air) right here at Taoyuan Airport. They turned regular jumbos into...
One Call to NASA Rescued SpaceX From Collapse
In 2008, Elon pulled off the greatest heist in history: • SpaceX was dying • Every rocket failed • Boeing was stealing their $1.6 billion contract Then Elon made ONE desperate call to NASA. Here’s how a 60-second convo saved him:
Arran Rice Perfectly Captures Boom Story & Strategy
Arran Rice nailed the Boom story and our strategy for Overture and Superpower. One of the best videos I’ve seen on our work. https://t.co/Rh1lYzRDr0
Heat Shield Fine Despite White Discoloration, Says Jared
Jared clarifies the status of the heat shield; some observers were concerned by an area of white discoloration but it's no big deal.
Zero‑G Liquid Storage Set to Revolutionize Space Missions
New Zero-G Liquid Storage System Could Transform Space Missions by @interesting_aIl #SpaceTech #Tech #Technology #EmergingTech #Space https://t.co/RrdFcR9tCT
Amazon Leo to Deploy Ka‑Band mmWave by 2026
Amazon Leo plans to launch services commercially by mid-2026 according to Andy Jassy. The spectrum for user links is millimeter wave (Ka band). Shannon-Hartley Theorem: C = B \log_2(1 + S/N) Where: •C = channel capacity (bits per second) •B = bandwidth (Hz) •S/N =...
Artemis 2: A Bright Gift Amid Growing Negativity
what a gift to humanity drowning in so much negativity lately - Artemis 2 was... We should celebrate our astronauts, engineers, scientists, and all the awesome people at NASA who made it possible.
STARLUX A350-1000 Sets New Standard for Luxury Travel
STARLUX’s A350-1000 truly defines luxury, from its four-cabin configuration to the attention to detail in each cabin, including ergonomics, amenities and even the cabin colour palette, all designed with passenger comfort in mind. Have you flown STARLUX’s A350-1000?
Drones Flip Warfare Economics: Cheap Swarms Outsmart Expensive Defenses
Drones mark a new tipping point in warfare On par with gunpowder or coal-powered navies. They change the economics: Cheap, scalable attacks versus expensive, finite defenses. $50K drones vs $3M interceptors. Volume beats precision. Cost beats sophistication. https://t.co/ZOwRomeqLO #Drones #Warfare #AsymmetricWarfare #MilitaryTech #Geopolitics
Orion Heat Shield Passes Reentry, Crew Remains Safe
I just had a moment to chat with Lori Glaze, head of the Artemis program, about how the Orion heat shield held up during reentry yesterday. She said they have imagery in hand from divers at the splashdown site, but...
LAIRCM Dome: Laser Turret Jams Missiles on Military Aircraft
That spherical dome on the MC-130J.. That’s the LAIRCM turret. It detects incoming missiles and blinds their seeker heads with a laser. Like a plane’s “missile jammer.” Used on MC-130Js, C-130s, C-17s, and CV-22s.
Cheap Drones Turn Warships Into $2M Toll Booths
a few cheap drones keeping $2B U.S. warships at bay. I think Iran may come to like it's toll booth that's generating $2M per ship, and realizing it may not cost that much to keep that toll booth operating...
Apollo 13 Artifacts Reveal Ingenious Life‑saving Ingenuity
For this anniversary of the Apollo 13 launch, here are four new artifacts that flew on that heroic mission: 1) Complete Tool Kit 2) Main Bus B Battery Bar used for emergency power 3) Stowage Strap 4) External Decal from Command Module Apollo 13 was...
Space Engineer Shares Journey to Inspire Future Explorers
🛰️ I'm Elio — space engineer by trade, storyteller by necessity. I help build and operate the spacecraft that roam Mars and the Moon, and I talk about it here so the next generation of explorers knows the door is...
Houston Prepares to Greet Artemis II Crew Returning From Moon
The stage is set for Houston to welcome the Artemis II crew home from the Moon. https://t.co/Nwu7iSX1i3
Southwest May Ban Carry‑Ons on Cheapest Fares
Rumor: Southwest To Ban Carry-On Bags On Its Cheapest Tickets - View from the Wing https://t.co/bphJkwcgTi
Modex
42 : The modex on the recovery chopper that picked up the @NASAArtemis crew https://t.co/XCCZpzqSUB
Russian Launch Warnings Deliberately Obscure Exact Liftoff Timing
That would explain why recent danger zone warnings ahead of Russian launches have longer time windows and their start time does not match the liftoff time, so to complicate the determination of a moment when the fueled vehicle is on...
Artemis II Crew Celebrates Orion “Integrity” Aboard USS Murtha
GREAT photo of the crew with their Orion spacecraft "Integrity" in the well deck of the USS John P. Murtha.
Brexit Boosts UK Airlines Amid Iran Fuel Crisis
UK airlines toast Brexit dividend to beat Iran war fuel shortages - The Times and The Sunday Times https://t.co/5vrD0lfWZb
Artemis II Crew Returns to Ellington Field at 4:15 PM
NASA tells me the Artemis II crew is expected back at Ellington Field (near JSC) "about" 4:15 pm ET. Will be on NASA+, YouTube, and X.
RAeS Recommends NASA Flight Test Nomination
I think there is an obvious flight test nomination here @NASAAdmin ! (And congrats from all of us at the RAeS)
Canada’s Key Contributions to Artemis II Revealed
When the Moon Met Canada Have you been watching Artemis II with awe? The Canada Letter today, by @LaVjosa, illuminates the Canadian elements in the mission. Sign up to get the New York Times Canada newsletter in your inbox every...
305th ISS Resupply Mission Launches in 2026
The 2nd cargo-supply mission of 2026 departed for the International Space Station. This is the 305th flight to assemble and maintain the ISS since its start in 1998: https://t.co/z0hQPyDt9P
SpaceX Launches NG-24, Falcon 9 Lands Booster Successfully
🚀SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman NG-24 (CRS-24) this morning at 7:41 a.m. ET from SLC-40. The Falcon 9 carried the Cygnus spacecraft (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) with ~11,000 lbs of supplies and science to the ISS. Booster B1094 (7th flight) nailed...
Aerospace-Grade Capsule Survives Magnitude‑9 Quakes, Tsunamis
Aerospace-Grade Survival Capsule Withstands Magnitude-9 Quakes and Tsunamis by @_fluxfeeds #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/N6CuRtEabf
Artemis II's Parachutes Deploy Flawlessly, Awe-Inspiring Safe Return
Literally holding my breath watching Artemis II deploy those parachutes and return safely. How amazing?!
Falcon 9 Lifts ISS Cargo as China Readies Jielong‑3 Launch
LAUNCH at 1141 UTC Apr 11 of a Falcon 9 from Canaveral with the ISS Cygnus NG-24 cargo ship SS Steven R. Nagel. Also waiting to confirm LAUNCH at 1133 UTC of a Jielong-3 from the Yanjiang area in the South...
Decelerators: Slowing Mach 33 to 20 Mph for Planetary Landings
Inspired by the #ArtemisII moon mission and/or working in the space industry? June sees @aiaa and @Aerosociety conference on aerodynamic decelerators - how do you slow down an object from Mach 33 to 20mph to land on Earth or other...
Artemis II Proves Engineering Consistency Fuels Lunar Future
53 years after Apollo 17, humans circled the Moon again with Artemis II and returned safely. The Orion capsule's re-entry was a high-stakes test: faster than ISS returns, intense heat, but the adjusted trajectory and robust design delivered. Crew healthy,...
Indian Airline Market Collapses Into Indigo‑Air India Duopoly
Did Indian Airlines Became Duopoly 🤯 Before 2014 : Indigo~ 30% Jet Airways~ 21% Air India~ 18% Spice Jet~ 18% GoAir~ 9% Air Asia~ 1% After 2014 : Indigo~ 65% Air India~ 30% Others~ 5%
Spacebuilders Share Journey, Thank Followers for Support
It’s great to be able to share what those of us in the space industry feel as we build and test our spacecraft. Thank you for following along.
Cathay Pacific Slashes Flights Amid Soaring Fuel Costs
Cathay Pacific: • due to jet fuel prices, axing ~2% of CX flights between 16 May and 30 June • mostly regional flights and a small number of Australia, South Asia and South Africa flights • Dubai and Riyadh flights now cancelled...
Over the Moon After Seven Hours of Stunning Recovery Images
So many amazing images at recovery. What is your fav? I'm quite figuratively "over the moon" having watched everything unfold over the past 7 hours.
Artemis II’s 3D Flight Path to the Moon
Artemis II mission route in 3D! https://t.co/MwqPxMYofs #artemis #ArtemisII #moonmission #moon #journeytomoon #space #SpaceLovers @lexfridman @KirkDBorne @Ronald_vanLoon @erikbryn @antgrasso @sallyeaves @Nicochan33 @HaroldSinnott @mvollmer1 @marcusborba @CatherineAdenle @vinod1975 @YuHelenYu @ingliguori @fogoros @ylecun @TerenceLeungSF @SourabhSKatoch @wil_bielert @HsrYueli @faustospain @Whats_AI @kaifulee @demishassabis @marek_rosa @AndrewYNg @BernardMarr...
Starlink Group 17‑21 Launches From Vandenberg at 0504 UTC
LAUNCH at 0504 UTC Apr 11 of Starlink Group 17-21 from Vandenberg Space Force Base
U.S. Loses 24 Reaper Drones, $720 Million Hit
The U.S. has lost 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the Iran war. "The drones represent a loss of about $720 million." - CBS
Artemis II Nails Precision: Distance, Speed, Reentry on Target
Artemis II return stats, per flight director Rick Henfling (via FDO): • Distance traveled: 700,237 miles • Top speed: 24,664 mph • Reentry angle: Within 0.4% of target • Entry distance: 1,957 miles • Landing location: Within 1 mile of target
Colorado Aerospace Powers Artemis’s Record‑Fast Reentry
An incredible moment for American innovation and exploration. As NASA’s Artemis mission returns to Earth, astronauts are reentering our atmosphere at speeds nearing 25,000 mph — among the fastest speeds ever traveled by humans. Colorado is proud to play a role in...
Artemis Returns Safely, Celebrating Humanity’s Space Triumph
Artemis home, safe in the sea, Millions watched, one HUM-AN-ITY. From questions asked to answers flown, Science made the unknown… known. To every hand that shaped the way, Thank you for bringing her home today 🌙 Goodnight, everyone ✌️
Artemis 2 Astronauts Arrive on Recovery Ship for Medical Checks
The helicopters carrying the four Artemis 2 astronauts have landed on the deck of the recovery ship, USS John P. Murtha. They'll now head to the ship's medical bay for post-flight checks.
Only One Artemis II CubeSat Achieved Orbit Boost, Others Failed
Three of the four Artemis II cubesats were meant to fire propulsion systems to raise perigee and stay in orbit. Only one (Saudi Arabia's SWC-1) managed to do so; TACHELES and K-RadCube reentered at first perigee.
Earth: A Fragile Crescent Home for 8 Billion
We all live on this dot, more than 8 billion of us. @NASA: Seen from afar, Earth appears as a small, delicate waning crescent suspended in the darkness of space, captured by the crew during the Artemis II mission (April 6,...